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F747 TMG

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 TMG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 96,820 miles

ofside floor to sills corroding

Pass 13 May 2011 87,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 79,168 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside inner rack joint worn

Pass 7 May 2009 72,675 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,991 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,115 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 61,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,950 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 53,950 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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F747 TMG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F747 TMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F747 TMG registered?

F747 TMG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F747 TMG safe to buy?

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